Can anyone truly see what's missing? It’s a paradoxical view. What's in a name? One of my teachers told me folks with the last name DeAngelis
Titles First (and foremost?)
I saw a delightful and giddily relaxed David Bowie1 in an old video clip saying something so true: artists are more comfortable describing their
Through Lines, Titles, & Hiding While Seeking
Thoughts on being an artist and privacy. As an artist who expresses herself through the medium of digital construction, I'd like to introduce
What is God?
I asked my 11 year old son on our walk this morning, after a long ramble through the woods where we talked about the philosophy of cross country
The Name of the Game
Ever wake up with a song in your mind for no apparent reason? Today was one of those, and here it is by ABBA. The song couldn't be more on target with
Word
Words explain my world to me, and I'm guessing I'm not alone. What I mean is that every definition is steeped in memory of when I first learned the
Stale questions, fresh answers
I'm treating myself to some new questions in my self-styled spa day today, because my old questions haven't been serving up much joy or love. I
Portals: belying space and time since the beginning of space and time
My woods walk today taught me about portals. They appeared like little natural occurrences that reminded me of the way we try to see things about
Seeing vs sighting: a creative’s guide to perspective
Axes, dimensions, observers, and the role of inner perspective. As a girl, one day while standing on the side of a cliff looking out over the
Seeing: a creative’s guide to the senses
philosophical practices in nature -|- the art of trusting your senses The idea to put together this series came this morning in the woods. Most
Body knowledge for the hopelessly articulate
What if your body was talking to you in myths and symbols? What if the myths you know, the dreams you have, the stories playing out in front of
Tracking Freedom
Tracking is an ancient and natural art that brings the tracker physically into the pattern of nature, by materially connecting the seeker and the
always be moonlighting
I've had many jobs in my life. Usually two at once. Sometimes even three. It's been helpful to always be moonlighting at all my jobs, because it
On citing self: academic v. experiential knowing
The greatest teachers of all time rarely cite others to enhance their lessons or prove their validity. Their knowledge comes from experience, and
Your ordinary, extraordinary life
There is a form if you'd like to share on this topic below. The first part of my life, I wanted to be extraordinary. Driven by a distant father who
Hemingway, quantum mechanics, and personal inquiry
I think it was Earnest Hemingway who said to write well, start with one true sentence. My true sentences come from my raw, emotional questions and
We can only get insulted if we’ve hidden our real mission
There are Clark Kents all over the place. Example: as a teen, once I became skilled enough as a waitress to do the job (i.e. get the right plate to
Sock Drawer Philosophy
When I moved in with my husband I had a funny insight about styles of life. I was loading balled up socks into the bottom drawer of my bureau and it
What you see is what you can free
Don't get trapped in a prison of your own making. -W Leitzen
Donut Holes & Superpowers:
probing the philosophy of nothingness in daily life How consciousness works, how it lives, dies, and transforms has been a preoccupation of
Idealism, burnout, and collaborative missions
I've needed to abruptly quit a few things in my life. And each time, my departures have left people confused. In general, I'm an upbeat worker,
the web
As a web-worker myself, I find myself doing this every day; working on the Internet. That's my 'web' and the moniker of my company. Sometimes
art, science and a metaphysical bullseye
My friend Alix, developed a metaphysical system* over a dozen years ago, that represents people in a simple, meaningful pattern in color. She spent
So, just how do you sleep at night?
One of these Master Class titles floated through my social media feed that says you should talk to yourself like a friend. Since I've been awakening
Slay the Protégé
In myth and in life, Proteges slaying Mentors is an age-old archetypal pattern, and one that represents an energetic exchange that can be uniquely
hitting the speed limit
Tomorrow I turn 55, and I kind of love this age and all it represents. This birthday reminds me of my old restaurant days when I waited tables in the
Being Right vs. Judgement
In my Buddhism practice, there is a practice statement that has been gnawing away at me. It's phrased so benignly, but the implications have been
Practice Notes – Jan 19
I've been taking Buddhism classes with Jungto Society, and I love them. The classes teach about the history, the philosophy, and the principles of
A wake of awakening
This is how I used to envision a life well lived: that every day, a person could leave behind them ripples of enlightenment, that would wash into
toney atone: my family goals
There are a few things I've been saying to my family, hoping they'll see things I see as problems and make "us" feel better. No one has wanted to
unsolicited something for ya
on Vulnerablity, Shame, and Energy Exchange Dear Young Adult, Last night you said that you felt I shamed you when I pointed out bad posture,
Reprise from ’99 – Top Ten Ways to Ease into Effortlessness
Waaayyy back in the day, I was a life coach with only a handful of clients and an overwhelming desire to churn out hundreds of articles. Most of these
Shortcut to Autopilot
A few times in my life, I discovered a tool so powerful, that it's use alone was enough to reach a goal. From about 15 on, all I've really wanted
Dear Young Fury,
You are in the hospital, intubated after your 5th attempt, and I still have yet share this truth with you. I hope it helps you know yourself and find
Uncanny Vibe Valley
how to know the difference between the real and artificial I believe our "uncanny valley radar" will be the only way we'll be able to tell the
passive income / passive outcomes
If you are like me and have many interests, maybe sometimes you go "all in" one on project, then drift off a bit toward the next thing, rinse and
See something, say something
My mom has always been an awesome writer. She went back to school when I was 10. Her professors fawned over her writing which raised money, started
Doing it ‘nice and rough’ – Tina Turner is my kind of Buddha
I have fifteen minutes to write this. I know Buddhsim works for me, and I want to practice every day. I've tried apps, books, meditation retreats
Ode to my mom’s memory
"I'm living two timelines moving in different directions." I sat up in bed and said that to my husband last night. I've been plagued by night